Award-Winning History Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

...wide scale. The intense program gave me hundreds of hours of experience in the classroom, including many hours of hands on teaching and prep work, access to veteran instructors of all disciplines, and finally culminated in a six-month teaching internship at Lee's Summit West High School. I was fortunate in that I have the native abilities and personal characteristics for the job. I'm an apt public speaker and I keep calm under pressure - at...

...be pursued by every human being. To that end each person has a unique capacity for learning but only if their motivation is energized. This is where my instructional process begins learning what motivates the student and how to maintain that energy. I also vary my approach and method to support that motivation. Regardless of the age of the student, the process I prefer is a consultative one 'between equals' - not an ego-based 'teacher-student'...

...and I love science! I have a Bachelor's of Science in Psychological Research. After working at a hospital for children with behavioral health problems, I chose to go into healthcare. I am currently working as a Biochemical Laboratory Technician at my university while taking pre-requisite science courses: with the hope of getting into medical school. I hope to make learning: science, math, psychology, philosophy, reading, and writing fun (even if that might not seem possible...

...and vocabulary that are inherent in the language when they can connect with the cultures of the people that speak Spanish. Finally, as a lifetime student and professional educator, I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. I try to share this appreciation with all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy many active pursuits, such as running, hiking, and yoga. In...

...have traveled and experienced numerous countries and the cultures within many of those nations. Tutoring will allow me the chance to offer different perspectives on how one may develop an enthusiasm for learning through the lens in which they see the world. In addition, both my professional experience in the classroom and personal experience overseas allows for refreshing ideas of learning for those I will work with. "Whoever teaches learns in the act of teaching,...

...tutoring in both Spanish and English. I have worked as a high school Spanish teacher's assistant, an elementary school Spanish instructor, a high school writing coach, and an adult language learner ESL teacher. I believe in turning students into teachers--helping learn the subject matter well enough that they feel comfortable explaining it to another person. I'm always eager to work with an individual student to develop a teaching and studying approach that caters to that...

...Seminary. I am also a Google certified educator and very tech savvy. I'm extremely knowledgeable in the areas of theology and history and consider myself a lifelong learner. My passion is teaching and I love to help students reach their goals! I approach teaching with the belief that every student can be successful. I assess needs and formulate strategies for each student, provide self-direction, and bring a positive attitude. Letting students pursue their interests is...

I am interested in helping students with the arts and creativity. I have a masters in art education from MIZZOU and a BA in art ed from SEMO. I've taught art the last 9 years in public schools ranging from PK all the way to 12th. Additionally I coached speech and debate for four years. I am actively involved in contemporary art theory and enjoy helping learners of all ages.

...currently a contractor at Scott doing IT work. It keeps me busy but also allows me to use downtime to continue my own education. I'm on track to continue on to earn a secondary education endorsement, and likely won't be stopping there, as I find the technology of education fascinating. I also substitute teach at a few local schools as I'm available, and I'm a pretty avid baseball, soccer, and Formula 1 fan.

I am a graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Philosophy. I am applying to medical school, and I am well-versed in tutoring for the MCAT, SAT, Subject Tests, and many of the natural sciences.

...I hold teaching certificates in both Missouri and Illinois in both History and ESL and am fluent in Spanish as well. I played football at Westminster and at Greenville and am currently coaching. In my free time, I enjoy learning about history, watching Star Wars, and cheering on my Cardinals and Blues. My philosophy of teaching is twofold; I want to create a safe environment where students can grow as critical thinkers. In other words,...

...a Specialist in Alumni Leadership. I have also had the pleasure of coaching new math teachers during our summer training program. I have years of teaching and tutoring experience, and am excited to empower each student I work with to invest in themselves and stretch their knowledge. Specifically, I love to tutor math and test-prep (ACT and LSAT), where I can help students realize that a subject or task that once seemed intimidating is possible...

...of high school I volunteered in a second grade classroom to help struggling students. I also volunteered to tutor 6th graders and support them as they worked through homework. I love working with kids and babysit often, so I am familiar with keeping children on task. As I tutor children I hope to unlock the potential of my students, giving them the opportunity to achieve what they can with a guiding hand.

I'm a certified English and social studies teacher. I'm now studying school psychology and working as a linguistic analyst. Specialties include: high school and college-level writing, social science (psychology, sociology, etc)... I'm also an amateur horror writer and actor! I can surely teach you something interesting you didn't know before. Let's unleash your mind's full potential and conquer your academic fears!

...When I teach Statistics I guide the student through various practice problems that are based on real world business scenarios. By the time we are finished, the student will have an intuitive feel for the concepts and will know which formula to apply to any given problem. When teaching History, the focus will always be on the big picture. Once the student understands the larger concepts, the names and the dates will fall into place....

...hospital helping kids learn and grow! I have a passion for helping students learn to the best of their abilities. Whether you are a struggling student or one who is looking for an edge in applying to college, I am eager to provide whatever I can to provide the best opportunity for individualized success! I have my Bachelor's degrees in both History and Communication Studies from Furman University--a selective, private liberal arts university located in...

...analogies to other things either I or the student are interested in order to demonstrate other approaches, and to show that the skills they're developing are applicable outside the assignment. In teaching poetry at the university level I've often reached beyond my knowledge of literature to my interests in movies, music, photography, theater, and nature to bolster lessons on poetic craft and interpretation. I've found that this approach creates "aha!" moments for students that have...

...secondary mathematics teacher with three decades in the field providing guidance and knowledge to my students. During my years of teaching I was a recipient of the Emerson Excellence Teaching Award and was featured in a news article about my philosophy of teaching students to be independent thinkers. My Bachelors degrees are in Secondary Education 7-12 and Mathematics from St. Louis University. My Masters degree is in Master of Arts of Teaching earned from Webster...

...it is important to expect the most from all of one's students and hold them all to the highest standards, but I also respect all of their different ways of exhibiting excellence. Not all children learn in the same ways, so it is the teacher's responsibility to know their students and provide dynamic, multi-dimensional learning opportunities that allow all of the learners to be successful. I also believe its extremely important to create a comfortable...

...the student (I will not be lecturing for long periods!), with me asking questions to determine where the student is struggling, and how I can help them the most. I try to focus on core principles underlying the material which will enable someone to learn for themselves, and apply what they have learned to other contexts. It is an exciting and powerful experience when knowledge in one area enhances the study of another. I am...